With reference to the hydraulic steering gear, explain EACH of the following: (a) The factors that may contribute to the failure of a hydraulic pipe coupling; (2) (b) Why it is of the utmost importance that in the event of a hydraulic system failure that the rudder is locked and isolation of the affected area is achieved as soon as possible; (2) (c) The problems that may occur when locking the rudder in heavy weather; (2) (d) Why hydraulic locking is preferable to mechanical means; (2) (e) What is meant by the single failure concept? (2)
Steering & stabilizers
UKM Tuticorin 
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